Expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2025, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception. | ChamberLight
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Concurrent Res.HCONRES 53Health
Expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2025, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception.
INTRO SEP 26· LAST ACTION SEP 26
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters because, while it doesn't create new laws or directly change access to contraception, it represents a formal declaration of support from the House of Representatives on a significant public health and human rights issue. By recognizing "World Contraception Day" and expressing its "sense," the House is publicly endorsing the importance of contraception for individual well-being, family planning, and broader societal health and economic stability.
For voters, this resolution highlights ongoing discussions about reproductive access, disparities in healthcare, and the role of contraception in preventing unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. If it becomes law, it acts as a strong political statement that can lend weight to advocacy efforts and influence the direction of future legislation and public discourse on these topics. If it doesn't pass, it means this particular expression of congressional support would not be formally recorded, potentially signaling a lack of consensus on the issue within the House.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Expresses support for recognizing September 26, 2025, as "World Contraception Day."
This provision aims to raise global and domestic awareness about contraception and reproductive health.
PROVISION 02
States the House of Representatives' belief that access to contraception is a fundamental human right and crucial for public health.
This establishes a formal position of the House on the importance and necessity of contraception access.
PROVISION 03
Highlights various benefits of contraception, including reducing unintended pregnancies, maternal deaths, and sexually transmitted infections, and improving educational and economic outcomes.
This outlines the specific reasons and evidence supporting the House's stance on contraception's positive impact.
PROVISION 04
Acknowledges existing barriers to contraception access, such as racial and socioeconomic disparities, a shortage of healthcare providers, and state-level restrictions.
This draws attention to the challenges many people face in obtaining contraception, suggesting areas where improvement is needed.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 26, 2025
House Concurrent Res.HCONRES 53Health
Expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2025, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception.
This bill matters because, while it doesn't create new laws or directly change access to contraception, it represents a formal declaration of support from the House of Representatives on a significant public health and human rights issue. By recognizing "World Contraception Day" and expressing its "sense," the House is publicly endorsing the importance of contraception for individual well-being, family planning, and broader societal health and economic stability.
For voters, this resolution highlights ongoing discussions about reproductive access, disparities in healthcare, and the role of contraception in preventing unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. If it becomes law, it acts as a strong political statement that can lend weight to advocacy efforts and influence the direction of future legislation and public discourse on these topics. If it doesn't pass, it means this particular expression of congressional support would not be formally recorded, potentially signaling a lack of consensus on the issue within the House.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Expresses support for recognizing September 26, 2025, as "World Contraception Day."
This provision aims to raise global and domestic awareness about contraception and reproductive health.
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States the House of Representatives' belief that access to contraception is a fundamental human right and crucial for public health.
This establishes a formal position of the House on the importance and necessity of contraception access.
high
Highlights various benefits of contraception, including reducing unintended pregnancies, maternal deaths, and sexually transmitted infections, and improving educational and economic outcomes.
This outlines the specific reasons and evidence supporting the House's stance on contraception's positive impact.
high
Acknowledges existing barriers to contraception access, such as racial and socioeconomic disparities, a shortage of healthcare providers, and state-level restrictions.
This draws attention to the challenges many people face in obtaining contraception, suggesting areas where improvement is needed.
GLOSSARY
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Concurrent Resolution
A type of legislative measure adopted by both chambers of Congress that does not become law but is used to express the sentiments of both chambers or to deal with internal matters.
Sense of the House
A formal statement expressing the opinion or position of the House of Representatives on a particular issue, without creating legally binding action.
Contraception
Methods or devices used to prevent pregnancy, often referred to as birth control.
Family Planning
The practice of controlling the number of children in a family and the intervals between their births, typically by using contraception or voluntary sterilization.
Reproductive Health
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being in all matters relating to the reproductive system, including access to safe and effective family planning methods.
Maternal Mortality
The death of a woman during pregnancy, childbirth, or within 42 days of giving birth or termination of pregnancy, from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management.
Contraceptive Desert
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
SEP 26, 25
Submitted in House
INTROREFERRAL
SEP 26, 25
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
An area, often a county, where there is limited or no reasonable access to a health center offering a full range of contraceptive methods, particularly for those needing publicly funded services.
Over-the-Counter (OTC)
Referring to medicines or products that can be bought without a doctor's prescription.
